Common Stomach Acid-Suppressing Drugs Could Increase Vitamin B12 Deficiency Risk

Common Stomach Acid-Suppressing Drugs Could Increase Vitamin B12 Deficiency RiskBy Rachael Rettner, Senior Writer Published: 12/10/2013 04:22 PM EST on LiveScience People who take common stomach acid-suppressing medications may be at increased risk of not getting enough vitamin B12, a new study suggests. In the study, people who took proton pump inhibitors — medications used to treat acid reflux and other stomach and esophageal conditions — for two or more years were 65 percent more likely to be diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency than those who did not take such medications. …